Vehicle recall 19V918000 · December 20, 2019
Mercedes-Benz E320, AMG CLS63 and 22 more models
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
- Consequence
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V918000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 20, 2019
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020040011
- Owner notification
- July 10, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 747,928
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C32 (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C55 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 (2006): 2006
- Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 (2007-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Mercedes-Benz C230 (2003-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Mercedes-Benz C240 (2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Mercedes-Benz C280 (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Mercedes-Benz C320 (2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Mercedes-Benz C350 (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Mercedes-Benz CLK320 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
- Mercedes-Benz CLK350 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Mercedes-Benz CLK500 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Mercedes-Benz CLK55 (2005): 2005
- Mercedes-Benz CLK550 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Mercedes-Benz CLS500 (2006): 2006
- Mercedes-Benz CLS550 (2007-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2006): 2006
- Mercedes-Benz E320 (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Mercedes-Benz E350 (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Mercedes-Benz E500 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Mercedes-Benz E550 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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